The Power of Social Media: A Publicist’s Perspective
Welcome back to Smith Publicity’s Industry Innovations Series! In this new 12-part blog series, the team at Smith Publicity will explore a variety of industry-related topics: from the evolution of self-publishing to the explosion of podcasts to social media and how it’s changed book marketing and much more. Each month, we will discuss how different […]
New Podcast Episode: Social Media Trends for Authors, with expert Chelsea Marrs
Social media influencer and expert Chelsea Marrs joins us to discuss which platforms authors should look into and how to best promote their books to readers online. Listen in to learn what type of content is trending and how to make your brand more discoverable in a digital world! Chelsea has over 60,000 followers across […]
The Evolution of Vendor Relationships in Book Marketing and Self-Publishing
Welcome back to Smith Publicity’s Industry Innovations Series! In this new 12-part blog series, the team at Smith Publicity will explore a variety of industry-related topics: from the evolution of self-publishing to the explosion of podcasts to social media and how it’s changed book marketing and much more. Each month, we will discuss how different […]
New Podcast Episode: Author Websites – What You Need & What You Don’t, with expert Dan Berkowitz
What are the differences between author and business websites and which do you need for your brand? In discussion with co-hosts Olivia McCoy and Corinne Moulder, Founder of AuthorPop, Daniel Berkowitz, gives pro tips for authors looking to build out their own websites and shares best practices for working with a web developer. Daniel Berkowitz […]
Earning Money from Thought Leadership for Authors –
Third Webinar on May 25, 2022 by Smith Publicity
Monetizing Your Thought Leadership: Driving Income Beyond Book Sales We’re up to the third course in our six-session book marketing webinar series, and it’s about expanded income opportunities for authors. It’s especially applicable for nonfiction writers who have recognized expertise in their fields – a course about how to earn money from your content in […]
Third Webinar on May 25, 2022 by Smith Publicity
The Evolution of the E-Book
Welcome back to Smith Publicity’s Industry Innovations Series! In this new 12-part blog series, the team at Smith Publicity will explore a variety of industry-related topics: from the evolution of self-publishing to the explosion of podcasts to social media and how it’s changed book marketing and much more. Each month, we will discuss how different […]
New Podcast Episode: How and When to Use eBook Promos with Expert Emma Boyer
On this episode, Written Word Media’s Director of Digital Operations Emma Boyer answers the big questions about ebook promotions including what they are, where to run them, how much they cost, and the best ways to promote them. Emma Boyer is the Director of Digital Operations at Written Word Media, a book promotion company that […]
New Podcast Episode: All Things Audiobooks with Expert Tina Dietz
Should authors narrate their own books? The answer may surprise you! Co-hosts Dan Smith and Olivia McCoy discuss all things audiobooks with award-winning and internationally acclaimed speaker, audiobook publisher, corporate podcast producer, and vocal leadership expert Tina Dietz. In this episode, Tina shares why authors should publish an audiobook, what production looks like, how to […]
Author Branding Presentation at IBPA Publishing University
Smith Publicity Presents a Branding Course for Authors With interest in and the need for successful author branding at an all-time high, Smith Publicity’s Marissa Eigenbrood will lead a session on the topic in the 2022 Publishing University from the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). “Building Your Author Brand for Maximum Book Marketing Success” is […]
5 Reasons to Publish an Audiobook
By Brian Cliffen If you’re one of the millions of readers who regularly consume audiobooks every year, congratulations are in order: you’ve set the publishing industry abuzz. That’s because you’ve helped make audiobooks the fastest-growing business opportunity for publishers and authors in the industry today. And with the market — valued at 2.67 billion dollars […]